Guardian Angels Catholic School is seeking an energetic and dedicated Academy (grades 6–8) teacher to join our close-knit teaching family. The ideal candidate is a team player who is passionate about middle school education, committed to academic excellence, and serves as a strong role model of our Catholic faith. A teacher at Guardian Angels Catholic School is someone who fosters a positive classroom environment, collaborates well with colleagues, and inspires students to grow both spiritually and academically.
Qualifications:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Comfortable and competent teaching Math and English Language Arts
- Strong example of Catholic faith
- Catechist certification (or willingness to attain certification)
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff
Professional Responsibilities:
- Embodies and promotes the mission and vision of Guardian Angels Catholic School.
- Serves as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Employs effective and well-established classroom management techniques.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable classroom environment.
- Engages students using best practice instructional strategies.
- Promotes high levels of active student engagement and encourages student-led learning.
- Implements a consistent and positive disciplinary approach that fosters self-direction and confidence; sets high expectations for student behavior and addresses inappropriate behavior effectively.
- Assesses students’ academic and social development.
- Assists the administration in organizing, reviewing, and revising curriculum.
- Develops well-crafted and purposeful lesson plans.
- Applies differentiated instruction and assessment strategies to support achievement for all learners in a student-centered, collaborative environment.
- Utilizes a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and adapts instruction accordingly.
- Completes additional administrative, operational, and professional duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and effective communication with families and implements clear communication systems.
- Attends monthly in-service training, staff meetings, and committee meetings as required.
- Actively participates in professional learning teams, school committees, and grade-level discussions.
- Maintains positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
- Upholds confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
Please send resume and credentials to:
Molly Van Dusen, Principal at vandusenm@gaschool.com
